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Marine Pollution (Control and Civil Liability) Act, 1981.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection of the marine environment from pollution by oil and other harmful substances, and for that purpose to provide for the prevention and combating of pollution of the sea by oil and other harmful substances; to determine liability in certain respects for loss or damage caused by the discharge of oil from ships, tankers and offshore installations; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Oil pollution Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Data collection/reporting Waste disposal Liability/compensation Certification Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the protection of the marine environment from pollution by oil and other harmful substances by prescribing various measures to be taken to prevent or limit pollution, by defining civil liability for oil pollution, by requiring a compulsory insurance against pollution damage and by providing for actions against insurers and compensation of damage.

Full text
English
Website
www.kwikwap.co.za

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulations made under the Marine Pollution (Control and Civil Liability) Act, 1981.

Legislation | South Africa | 1984 (1997)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Data collection/reporting, Waste disposal, Liability/compensation, Certification, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX